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But yeah, I don't really see this player as very useful considering I never really practice alone. The only times I'm in the water are during regular team practice (where I need to hear feedback from the coaches) or competitions, which would be a terrible place to use this. I'm pretty sure just diving in would blow the thing away.]]>Jun 28th 2008 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
That said, for $145 with 1GB, it's not a great bargain. At least they could have included a screen with a watch and timer.

Also: is the $145 figure a straight FX from Japanese Engadget? Is there a US press release? ]]>Jun 28th 2008 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 10:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
*we warn against shoving these down your Speedos.
Sincerely, iRiver.]]>Jun 28th 2008 11:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
Sony haven't announced any new Sports 'S2' Walkmans since 2006. They play AAC but not DRMd Apple Store stuff.



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No experience with this. Personally, using a "old" 30G iPod w/Otterbox. In my experience, the problem's generally with the headphones.]]>Jun 29th 2008 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/

And also your not really paying attention to sound or whatever while your swimming...well at least i don't.]]>Jun 28th 2008 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 10:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 29th 2008 1:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/

Wouldn't it make more sense to make them minimum 10 M able?

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I think 3m is quite sufficient, I don't really ever swim deeper than 10 feet]]>Jun 28th 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Jun 28th 2008 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
David


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Any idiot that questions if you need this type of device truly is a nitwit and doesn't understand the boredom of doing hundereds of laps, probably some clueless fattie.]]>Nov 8th 2008 11:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/]]>Nov 8th 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
Also, that version has the R and L mislabeled... I got screwed. ]]>Jan 28th 2009 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Quality is prefect and even when water inserted between earphone and eardrum you can hear . I like it because i can listen to music when i am resting between exersises. If you want to listen when you are swimming it will be a lilte difcult (bubles from beathing etc is very noisy ) you can listen but not very clear...
I din't change my mind for buying it !]]>Mar 17th 2009 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/
It attaches to the googles, is really easy and simple to use, the battery lasts for like, 7 to 9 hours, depending on the volume of the headphones. The cord that connects is shorts and doesnt stand in the way or makes you feel uncomfortable to swim.

I can swim every style with it and i have had a great time swimming and listing to air bubbles from my breathing. GREAT PRODUCT!]]>Mar 26th 2009 2:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/28/speedo-aquabeat-mp3-player-sinks-floats-and-is-terrible-at-the/Aug 17th 2009 2:50PM